Obituaries

Richard "Dick" W. Wilsey

Richard "Dick" W. Wilsey

Mar 17, 2022

Richard W. “Dick” Wilsey, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Angels Grace Hospice. He was born on December 9, 1935 to John and Marietta (Christopher) Wilsey in Pendleton, Oregon. Richard is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Hamilton); his children, David (Heather) Wilsey of Flowery Branch, Georgia and Brian (Lisa) Wilsey of Madison; his grandchildren, Katie...

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Mar 17, 2022

Lois Smith, age 96, of Oconomowoc, WI went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Towner Crest senior living community in Oconomowoc. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday March 27, 2022 at Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian Church, N66 W32690 County K, Stone Bank, WI. Visitation will be...

Shirley Zwieg

Shirley Zwieg

Mar 12, 2022

Shirley (Martin) Zwieg, age 81, of Ashippun passed away on March 12, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer at Angel’s Grace Hospice. She was born on May 11, 1940 to Alphonse and Barbara Martin. She was the 7th child in a family of 17. Shirley married Martin Zwieg on November 22, 1958 and they were married 55 years...

Robert Clarence Washburn

Robert Clarence Washburn

Mar 8, 2022

Robert Clarence Washburn (Bob), 95, of Stone Bank, Wisconsin, passed away on March 8, 2022, holding hands with his wife of 73 years, Ethelou, and surrounded by his 5 children. Bob was born to parents Lester and Nevah Washburn, on February 9th, 1927, in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Hartland High School, class of 1945. He enlisted in the...

Joyce Elaine Puzia

Joyce Elaine Puzia

Mar 7, 2022

Puzia, Joyce Elaine (nee Potterton), age 91, passed away peacefully at AngelsGrace Hospice on March 7, 2022. Joyce was born on January 14, 1931 in Dodgeville, WI to parents Burton and Zola Potterton (nee Person). Joyce is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Henry. Joyce is survived by her children, Lynda (Jeff) Rohloff, David (Cindy) Puzia,...

Karen M. Kangas

Karen M. Kangas

Mar 5, 2022

Karen M. Kangas, of Okauchee, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. She was born on December 12, 1946 to Louis and Anna (Puhl) Sorenson in Oconomowoc. Karen is survived by her children, Kurt Kangas, Kirk “Tony” (Petra Dunn) Kangas, Kent (Megan) Van Buren and Kaye (Wendy) Kangas; grandchildren, Hailee and Jordan Saunders; brother, James (Suzanne) Sorenson;...

Mildred "Millie" Button

Mildred "Millie" Button

Mar 4, 2022

Mildred "Millie" Button (nee Beggs), age 73, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022. Millie was born on June 7, 1948 to Gilmore and Mildred Beggs in Valdez, AK. Millie is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Bill; sister, Carol Neeley; brother, Harry Beggs; nieces, Shirley Nelson, Sharon Daniel, and Shannon Savvadra; and will be missed by...

Peggy Lynn Lauber

Peggy Lynn Lauber

Mar 4, 2022

Peggy Lynn Lauber, age 64, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with breast cancer on March 4, 2022. Peggy was born on October 22, 1957 in Oconomowoc, WI to Franklin and Elsie Rupnow. Peggy is survived by her husband of 37 years, David; her two children, Michael (Amy) Lauber and Emily Lauber; grandchildren, Chase, Cora and Cameron...

James "Jim" Brown

James "Jim" Brown

Mar 2, 2022

James “Jim” Brown, age 96, of Sullivan, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 2, 2022 at The View at Pine Ridge in Oconomowoc. Jim was born on July 9, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio to Jacque L. Brown and Maude M. Brooks. He was an only child, but always had a trusted companion in...

David Randall Stormo

David Randall Stormo

Feb 27, 2022

David Randall Stormo passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Dave managed his illness with strength and determination to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. Dave was a beloved...

Anida L. Rose

Anida L. Rose

Feb 25, 2022

Anida L. Rose, age 86, passed away on Friday, February 25th, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 29, 1935 in Berwyn, Illinois. Anida is survived by her nephew and his family; and by her niece. She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. Rose. Anida was united in marriage to James Lawrence Rose on...

Joann Mary Rupnow

Joann Mary Rupnow

Feb 24, 2022

JoAnn Mary Rupnow (nee Miller) was born December 17, 1933 and entered eternal life on February 24, 2022. She was born to Arthur and Mary (Smith) Miller in Mapleton, Wisconsin. She married William Rupnow Jr. on September 6, 1953. They lived and farmed on the Rupnow homestead until her death in 2022. JoAnn took great pride in agriculture and...

Ronald John Hoffmann

Ronald John Hoffmann

Feb 24, 2022

On February 24, 2022 Heaven gained yet another angel. Ronald John Hoffmann was born on April 27, 1936 in Watertown, WI. He passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and most recently Cancer, at Angels Grace in Oconomowoc. Ron is survived by 3 children, Rick (Christy), Jay and Kelli; a brother, Duane (Nancy); a brother-in-law, Wayne...

Clarence W. Koester

Clarence W. Koester

Feb 19, 2022

Clarence W. Koester, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022 at Three Pillars in Dousman. He was born on January 16, 1930 to Willard and Elnora (Oldenhoff) Koester in Hartland. Clarence is survived by his wife, Carol V. Koester; his children, Cathleen (Patrick) Byrne, Cheryl (Ross) Johnson and Michael (Sue) Koester; his grandchildren, Megan (Matthew) Sandberg, David...

Robert Dale Wegner

Robert Dale Wegner

Feb 18, 2022

Mr. Robert "Bob" Dale Wegner, 75 of Mount Airy (formerly of Lake Mary, FL) passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Wegner was born on July 17, 1946, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, to the late Ernst and Ruth Ann Christensen Wegner. Mr. Wegner was a loving...

Julianne Bourff

Julianne Bourff

Feb 15, 2022

Julianne Bourff, age 80, of Oconomowoc, formerly of Kokomo, IN, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. She was born August 23, 1941, in Evansville, IN, to Mearyon and Julia Marcrum. Julie, as she was known by many, grew up in Evansville and moved to Kokomo in her adolescent years,...

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jachowicz

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jachowicz

Feb 14, 2022

Mary Ann Elizabeth Jachowicz (“Jackie”), 88, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 peacefully at Crossroads Care Center in Pewaukee, WI. Mary Ann was born April 14, 1933 in Hatley, Wisconsin to John and Clara Jachowicz. She always would talk of the many cousins and relatives of Northern Wisconsin that she would take road trips to visit. She graduated from South...

Matthew Joseph Stapleton

Matthew Joseph Stapleton

Feb 13, 2022

Matthew Stapleton, beloved son, brother, and father passed away on February 13, 2022, at the age of 26. Matt is survived by his parents, Jerry and Laura Stapleton; his brothers Sean, Elliott and Liam; his sisters Jennifer, Emily, Leah and Charlotte; and the loves of his life, daughters Hayden and Haylee. Matt is further survived by his daughters’ mother...

Dolores "Dee Dee" Shawn

Dolores "Dee Dee" Shawn

Feb 13, 2022

Dolores “Dee Dee” Shawn, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home in Oconomowoc surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October 13, 1942 to Charlotte and Stanley Stahovic in Ironwood, Michigan. Her goal was to make it to 85, but the good Lord had other plans. Dee grew up in Montreal,...

Matthew Charles Morse

Matthew Charles Morse

Feb 10, 2022

Matthew Charles Morse, age 64, passed away peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice with his family by his side on February, 10, 2022. Matt was born in Flint, MI on November 4, 1957 to Charles and Wilma (nee Pruder) Morse. Matt is survived by the love of his life and soulmate, Cyndee; his two beautiful children, Tyler (Katrina) Morse and...